The eighth-ranked Florida State Seminoles (19-3, 9-2 ACC) welcome the Miami Hurricanes (11-11, 3-9 ACC) to Donald L. Tucker Center. The Seminoles will attempt to prolong their 12-game home winning streak, while the Hurricanes look to put an end to their five-game road losing streak. Action gets underway at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020, and can be seen on ACC Network.
Miami Hurricanes at Florida State Seminoles Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Seminoles beat the North Carolina Tar Heels, 65-59, while the Hurricanes lost to the North Carolina State Wolfpack, 83-72.
The Seminoles knocked down 15 of their 17 free throws (88.2 percent) and held the Tar Heels to an effective field goal percentage of 0.353 (below their season average of 0.458). Miami, on the other hand, had a free throw rate of 0.317 (above their season average of 0.210). Patrick Williams had a good outing for Florida State, recording 14 points and nine rebounds. Dejan Vasiljevic, meanwhile played a key role for Miami with 18 points and six rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Devin Vassell led the Seminoles to an 83-79 win. He notched a double-double with 23 points and 11 rebounds. Florida State had a much better turnover percentage (17.2 vs. 25.7). Miami, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (37.8 vs. 32.5).
The prolific offense of Florida State (82nd in the NCAA with an offensive efficiency of 107.5) will face off against the mid-tier defense of Miami (318th in the country with a defensive efficiency of 106.7). The Seminoles figure to have the advantage on that side of the ball.
Miami at Florida State ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Florida State, ATS Winner – Florida State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Florida State ranks ninth in assists allowed per game (9.7) while Miami ranks 243rd (16.1).
- The Seminoles rank 13th in steals per game (9.2) while the Hurricanes rank 154th (6.0).
- The Seminoles rank 90th in rebounds allowed per game (33.6) while the Hurricanes rank 258th (38.2).
- Florida State averages 5.7 blocks per game, which ranks ninth in the NCAA. Miami ranks 158th in blocks allowed per game (4.4).
Bettings Trends:
- The Seminoles’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.4, down from 10.4 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Hurricanes have scored an average of 66.0 points per game (5.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 77.8 points per game (3.5 above their season average).
